Halloumi fries: hallou from the other side

What are Halloumi fries?

Halloumi fries are fried sticks of halloumi, a semi-hard cheese from Cyprus made from a combination of goat’s and sheep’s milk. Its high melting point makes it perfect for grilling and frying. To make the fries, the cheese is coated in a mixture of flour and seasoning before getting dipped in hot oil. It is often accompanied by various garnishes and dipping sauces. (e.g. za’atar, chili sauce, marinara, garlic mayo, etc.)

Halloumi fries were invented in 2015 by Oli Baba’s, a Levantine food stand in London’s Camden Market. It is a loose interpretation of the Greek fried cheese hors d’oeuvre saganaki and has spread like wildfire throughout the U.K. into Dubai and Toronto.

?: Oli Baba’s on Facebook

Where can I get it? Unless you live across the pond in London, halloumi fries can be hard to find. Just a few places outside the U.K. have included it in their menus. So if you’re lucky and live nearby a place that makes these fries, go for it. Otherwise, keep scrolling down to learn how to make your own halloumi fries at home.

Here are a few places where you can at least try different versions of fried halloumi…

Looking for more places that serve halloumi fries? Like we said, there are a limited number of places that serve them outside of London, but we’ll keep you posted on Glutto right here.

How can I make it? This is the only guaranteed way to get your hands on these sought-after fries and only takes a few mins. Follow the recipe below, or save it on Glutto for later. You can even follow our baked version here.